Hunting Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hunting Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $58,500 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,000 | 23 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $58,500 | 25 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 24 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Hunting Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hunting Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $13,000 |
| Illinois | 8 | $10,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,250 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lost Tree Chapel | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $6,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $6,000 |
| The Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church Espicopal Vicarage | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Beaver Island Historical Society | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $4,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $3,000 |
| Lake Forest - Lake Bluff History Center | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,500 |
| Elena Farm Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,500 |
| Beaver Island Community Center | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Beaver Island Music Festival | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Beaver Island Rural Health Center | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation of Palm Beaches | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Gorton Community Center | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| A Way Out | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Preservation Fnd Lake City Forest Preserves | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $500 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $500 |
| Lake Forest Police Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $500 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $500 |
| Windmark Sailing Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $250 |
| English in Action | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen J Hunting
- David B Korte
- Allen I Hunting Jr
- Anne Hunting
- Allen I Hunting III
Questions people ask
Does Hunting Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hunting Foundation give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Hunting Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen J Hunting (President), David B Korte (Secretary), Allen I Hunting Jr (Treasurer) and Anne Hunting (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hunting Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and environment and conservation.